Bozdağ: Turkey gave no guarantee to Russia, or any other country, that #OperationOliveBranch will be confined to Afrin. However, the operation's objective is to cleanse every terrorist threat from the region

SDF: "We are demanding from Russia to take a clear stance through their official institutions and make a statement on the attacks. The international Coalition which is our partner in fight against terrorism should fulfill their responsibilities regarding our forces and ppl of Afrin"

Turkish President Erdoğan says Afrin operation will end when it achieves its objectives. "U.S says it should not be open-ended. War is not a math calculation, operation will end when we're done." Erdoğan says TR does not intend to stay there but does not need to seek anyone's approval

SDF: "Without the permission of Russia no one can use the airspace in the attacked region. That's why we are calling on Russia to show a clear stance and explain why our peaceful people have been attacked by Turkey under their observation."

Prime Minister Theresa May's spokesman says Britain is monitoring events in Syria and says Turkey has legitimate interest in securing its borders but will work with Turkey to find ways of stopping any escalation

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